Tony Connelly

Europe Editor

The European Parliament elections are taking place between 6-9 June across 27 member states

EU showdown: What's at stake and how the Parliament works

The tenth European Parliament elections, taking place between 6-9 June across 27 member states, are shaping up to be the most hard-fought and momentous yet, writes Europe Editor Tony Connelly.

Analysis and Comment • 01 Jun 24

ICC has issued possible arrest warrants for Israeli politicians and senior Hamas figures

Ireland supports independence of ICC, says minister

The Minister for European Affairs has said it was vital for the ICC be allowed to continue its work on the issue of possible arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister and Defence Minister, as well as senior Hamas figures.

Ireland • 21 May 24

Robert Fico is recovering in hospital following his attempted assassination

Robert Fico and the rise of political violence in Europe

As Robert Fico recovers in hospital, and well-wishers across the globe continue to send him support, the motives behind Wednesday's attempted assassination of the Slovak prime minister remain shrouded in mystery.

Analysis and Comment • 18 May 24

Mr Ehler said the 'the leadership of Trinity College Dublin gave in to pressure from an anti- Semitic student group'

MEP criticises TCD for 'giving in' to student protest

A prominent German MEP has accused Trinity College Dublin of "punishing the Jewish people" by giving in to what he called "anti-semitic" pressure from the students' union over the war in Gaza.

Middle East • 17 May 24

Finance Minister Michael McGrath said today that Intel is 'a very important partner of IDA Ireland and the Irish Government'

Government may provide support to Intel for new plant

The Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has hinted that the Government could provide financial support to micro-chip giant Intel amid reports that the company is to set up a new plant in Ireland.

Business • 14 May 24

€120m of outstanding tax debt dating back to Covid times has been deemed uncollectable by Revenue

€120m of outstanding tax debt 'uncollectable' - McGrath

Some €120m of outstanding tax debt dating back to the Covid 19 pandemic has been deemed uncollectable by the Revenue Commissioners, according to the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath.

Business • 14 May 24

Contacts between Dublin and Madrid, as well as between Slovenia and Malta, have been intensifying with a view to the countries jointly recognising Palestinian statehood

Ireland considers 21 May to recognise Palestinian state

Ireland, Spain and a number of other EU member states are considering 21 May as the date on which they will jointly recognise the State of Palestine, RTÉ News understands.

Ireland • 09 May 24

Ryanair had challenged the 2019 German government bailout of Condor

EU court upholds Ryanair complaint over Condor aid

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld a complaint by Ryanair over the German government's financial rescue for the charter airline Condor.

Business • 08 May 24

84% of people in the Republic believed Ireland should remain in the EU, down 4% since last year

Majority of Irish voters support membership of EU

The overwhelming majority of people on both sides of the border believe Ireland should remain part of the European Union, according to the European Movement Ireland's annual survey of attitudes to the EU in both parts of the island.

Ireland • 08 May 24

Tánaiste Micheal Martin meets children at the Talbieh Elementary School

The Middle East: flickering dreams and the coming storm

The concept of the two-state solution has been given unprecedented momentum by the Gaza War, and the belief that the cycle of violence simply must end. However, given the imminent assault on Rafah, it seems as far away as ever.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Apr 24